Shohrat tried to draw near to God through religious ritual, yet God remained as distant as the stars. Glimmers of hope appeared when his brother-in-law told said he had found the “Straight Path,” the bridge to God. Shohrat struggled, but listened. He finally yielded his life and found peace with God. Discussion Questions When have you experienced a great loss that made you ask about the meaning of life? Do you have any hope you can cross the Sirat bridge based on your good works? How have you searched for meaning like Shohrat in the pleasures of this world?